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Electrostatic Spraying Systems can meet your pre- sent and future spraying equipment needs. Date of Purchase ESS SC-ET Sprayer ™, SC-ET ™, MaxCharge ™ and the ESS logo are copyrights or registered trademarks of Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. ESS SC-ET OWNER’S MANUAL...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview of ESS SC-ET Air Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer Where does the Spray go? Safe operation of the SC-ET Sprayer Operator’s Responsibility Caution: Shock Hazard Caution: Hot Surface Chemical Safety Precautions About the low-voltage system of the MaxCharge™ Spraywand...
Conclusion: ESS technology places over 4 times the amount of spray onto the plant surface using 1/2 the amount of chemicals. Furthermore, they also reported that ESS sprayers send 2/3 less chemicals to the ground and into the air.
Read the Owner’s Manual. Failure to read the manual is considered a misuse of the equipment. Use the SC-ET sprayer ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not allow a child to operate the SC-ET sprayer. Do not allow adults to operate the sprayer without proper instruction.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE The compressor becomes hot to the touch during normal use. Do not touch the SC-ET compressor after it has been running. Stay clear of the hot compressor when making adjustments inside the SC-ET case or replacing the tank.
Safety Decals Appropriate safety decals are placed on ESS equipment in order to alert the operator to possible dangers. There will be a small shock when using our The SC-ET compressor becomes hot during normal sprayers.
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This label is placed on the charger of all spray- at our own risk. wands. This label is placed inside the SC-ET case for handy reference. ESS is currently redesigning all sprayer labels. Your sprayer may not have the same version of these decals.
Tank Fill Cap Latch Carry Handle On/Off Switch Vent Liquid Connection Air Connection Latch Closed and Open Views of the SC-ET Extended Pull Handle Tank Fill Cap Lower Pull Handle Gallon Tank Electrical Cord Holder Carry Handle Fan & Heat Exchanger...
Thermal Overload Switch ESS recommends that The SC-ET compressor has a built-in thermal overload switch. If the SC-ET overheats, you use an outlet with a the compressor will cut off. If this should happen, let the unit cool for one hour with Ground-Fault Circuit the case open.
Spray technique Siphoning The SC-ET sprayer’s design relies on the siphoning of the liquid from the tank. your spraywand is held avove your head, the liquid will not spray properly. get the best performance from your sprayer, hold the spraywand no higher than your shoulder.
· Do not pull the case around with the hose. · Use the handles to move the case from one place to another. Should you notice anything wrong with your hose, please contact ESS to have this hose replaced. ESS SC-ET OWNER’S MANUAL...
Always rinse the spraywand out with clean soapy water after ever day’s spraying. That is the most important thing you can do to sure trouble free operation of your SC-ET sprayer. By cleaning after each and every working day you will avoid the long-term chemical buildup that eventually causes clogs, poor spray patterns and shortens nozzle life.
The air compressor produces compressed air which atomizes and propels the liquid. It plugs into a 110 or 220 volt electrical source. Use the SC-ET with a three pronged extension cord of no more than 50 feet and rated for no less than 15 amp service.
Each adaptor will have a number imprinted on it. This number indicates the size of the flow disk. The standard flow disk size used at ESS is .30 and your unit is equipped with a number .30 flow disk. If a higher or lower flow rate disk is preferred, please contact an ESS employee ESS SC-ET OWNER’S MANUAL...
The tank should be thoroughly cleaned immediately after each use. Tank Cap The location of the tank’s cap is on the top of the SC-ET. Draining the tank The SC-ET tank needs to be drained of all liquids after each use.
800-1000 hours of service, the batteries will no longer be able to hold an adequate charge and will need to be replaced. Substitute with 9-volt nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries, until the SC-ET’s replacement rechargeable battery pack from ESS can be ordered.
Note: When using unfamiliar equipment or chemicals, always test on a small area before treating the entire crop or surface. Do not use a chemical with the ESS sprayer if the label prohibits use in low-volume sprayers. This unit is for heavy-duty use.
First determine the water requirement for your sprayer over known area. approximate dilutions An easy way to determine water requirement is to spray a trial application with water. Put a gallon of clean water in the ESS SC-ET tank and thor- Jar with lid oughly spray a known area.
When you encounter the problems listed below, use the suggested troubleshooting methods. If you can not solve the problem. Or have a problem with the spraywand hat is not addressed in this manual, contact ESS at (706) 769- 0025, 1-800-213-0518.
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SC-ET Spraywand Service Parts Item Number ESS Part Number Description Quantity Ordered AP-5795 Hood NC-5764 Nozzle Cover 5771 O,Ring, Internal 5694 Teflon Ring 5770 O-ring, External 3731 Repair kit, Trigger 17152 9v (Battery, Alkaline, 9v AP-4229 Battery Cover, Spraywand Shell Screw, #6-32 x 3/8 long, Phillips SS QC Plug, 1/8”...
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P/N 17140: Fan Guards for P/N 17145: Steel Fan Guard P/N 17144: Cooling Fan Compressor Brown Wire P/N 17228: DF11 IEC Appliance P/N 17154: Clamp P/N 17212: Hose-3/8” ID 300PSI Black P/N 17218: Case Connector for SC ESS SC-ET OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Parts P/N 17239 Clinching Strap P/N 17231: Angle Bracket P/N 17238: One Wrap-Strap P/N 17319: SC-ET HD Tank P/N 17576: Cut Off Valve-1/4” P/N 181: Wire/Cable Tie-Nylon P/N 17434: Kelch Cap P/N 1932: Hose 1/4” ID– Polyfiber 11” - Tank to the spraywand hose 16”...
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QC Plug Socket QD– 1/4” ID x 1/8” P/N 3259: Clamp-One Ear-SS P/N 17781: Quick Disconnect Tube P/N 17413: Double Ear Pinch P/N 663: Hose Clamp-Two Ear Coupling Panel Mount Socket Clamp– SS 1/4” x 1/4” ESS SC-ET OWNER’S MANUAL...
ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS, INC. IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND IS SIGNED BY A CORPORATE OFFICER OF ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS, INC. ESS SC-ET OWNER’S MANUAL...
62 Morrison St. Watkinsville, GA 30677 Yearly service will be conducted within one day of receipt by ESS. If any parts need to be replaced, the owner will be con- tacted for authorization before replacement. The spraywand will be returned via UPS, COD, or return shipping costs may be invoiced, contingent upon credit approval.
We require you to fill out all information completely. With many changes to com- panies our records may not have the correct contact information. We at ESS want to expedite the process quickly but communication is the key to a quick repair.
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